Bones stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel along with show creator Hart Hanson and executive produce Ian Toynton, who will director the first episode of season 9, wowed Ballroom 20 at San Diego Comic Con 2013 on Friday afternoon July 19 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Executive producer Stephen Nathan was scheduled to join then but attended in spirit as he was unable to make it.
Wish I could be at Comic-Con today. Had to stay home to leap a tall building in a single bound. #Bones #SDCC
— Stephen Nathan (@squarechicken) July 19, 2013
Prior to the panel, the four Bones representatives hit the Press Room, trying their best to answer questions without giving too much away. A few minutes later, the performers and producers were walking on stage to thunderous applause from the hall packed with Bones fans.
Following the introductions, David as Agent Booth, got down on one knee and proposed to Brennan giving fans the photo opportunity of a life time. “Do you want to do this the right way?” he asks the room.
Rather than show clips from the season eight ending episode, Emily and David read through highlights by switching parts. Emily read Booth’s part in her best jock cop voice while it took David longer to get into character because he kept getting distracted by examining pretend bones.
Ian Toynton will direct the opening episode of season 9 which begins filming on Monday. The episode “The Secret in the Proposal” will pick up three months from where we left off. Booth and Brennan’s relationship is rocky and Booth, who has no one to confide in, consults an old friend who used to be a priest.
Hart Hanson confirms, there will definitely be a Booth and Brennan wedding this season!
While discussing Christopher Pelant, Hart Hanson is tricked into revealing Pelant will meet his end this season. David offers many potential ways this could plan out including floating him out in space, Moonraker-style.
“I don’t like serial killers they just kill a lot of people and aren’t very interesting characters to me.” — Hart Hanson
Hart explains how the rotating crew of squinterns are only available until one of them lands an extended role. His hope for the next squintern would be a totally unbearable person who is wheelchair bound.
After answering moderated questions, fans were able to pose a few queries of their own.
If Emily was a character in the Angel universe what would she be like? Emily jumps in, “Immortal. Let’s just start there.” They decide on “Sister Soultaker.”
Will Sweets get back with Daisy?
Hart Hanson: “I don’t want to tell you. I’ll say this. Sweets is still on the show and Daisy is still on the show. Please watch and find out.”
Will we ever see Dr Zack Addy again?
Hart Hanson: “Never say never”
Where would you like to film an international episode? Emily chimes right in with Morocco and Paris. David lists Rome as his top choice. Ian would love to return to London. “Where they have horrible coffee and everything’s fried”, sings David.
Hart reveals that in the event the television series comes to an end, we can talk about a Bones feature film.
A Day with Bones at Comic Con
Emily and David both tweeted they were driving to San Diego for the day just to attend this yearly event.
While fans were already taking their places in ballroom 20, David Boreanaz started the day by appearing on the local Fox station’s morning show.
Then, David had enough time to squeeze in an interview with Michael Ausiello for TV Line.
Emily Deschanel’s great look can be attributed in part to her natural beauty but today, her hair is by David Garnder and makeup by Amy Nadine.
Emily Deschanel #SDCC2013 pic.twitter.com/PTbkic4Hc6
— Márcia (@mpsmar) July 19, 2013
Next, David and Emily had a photo shoot with Entertainment Weekly.
#SDCC #Bones pic.twitter.com/qQ2DKMTQOV
— Márcia (@mpsmar) July 19, 2013
Press Room
Prior to the panel, the Bones representatives made their way to the Comic Con Press Room for quick photos and interviews.
Cute, right? #sdcc #bones @david_boreanaz pic.twitter.com/JJ2wdMTU0X
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
@It2ian engrossed in @HartHanson's chat about #Bones! (And, yes, Hart took a pic of me, per usual) pic.twitter.com/a2KxeOGtF0
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
@emilydeschanel looking so pretty in the #Bones press room! @bonesonfox #sdcc pic.twitter.com/e1hd4VFX2M
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
@David_Boreanaz ponders his answer on the #Bones press line. @bonesonfox #sdcc pic.twitter.com/nioMqFeESY
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
@HartHanson figuring out what he can/can't say about the new #Bones season with @it2Ian. #sdcc pic.twitter.com/taybk2tBHh
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
Last #Bones photo from the press room at #SDCC. @emilydeschanel @David_Boreanaz @BONESonFOX pic.twitter.com/ULPSdojeFm
— Jim Halterman (@JimHalterman) July 19, 2013
[Zap 2 It] “Bones” star David Boreanaz talks about Booth and Season 9 at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.
[Zap 2 It] “Bones” star Emily Deschanel talks about Brennan and Season 9 at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.
[meredithjj] Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz in the press room for BONES at Comic-Con 2013.
[The TV Addict] David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel Talk BONES at San Diego Comic Con 2013
[TV Equals] David Boreanaz & Emily Deschanel sit down for an interview on Bones Season 9
[TV Equals] Executive producers Stephen Nathan & Hart Hansonl sit down for an interview on Bones Season 9
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Finally, it was show time!
Panel
@emilydeschanel and @David_Boreanaz The mighty crime fighting duo pic.twitter.com/sOxh4oed1W
— Michelle (@MichDeschanel) July 20, 2013
Watch the entire panel courtesy of Geek Nation.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… Booth officially pops the question!
Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz switch things up by reading each other’s lines, much to the crowd’s amusement.
Comic Con panel highlights from Fox Broadcasting
Bones Season 9 Sneak Peak
Apparently the Bones panel at Comic Con was more fun than I remember. pic.twitter.com/0x9hcvGc6N
— Hart Hanson (@HartHanson) July 20, 2013
Laura S, who camped out in the hall all day, summed it up well saying,
After watching the Bones panel, I can't even begin to imagine how much fun they have on set every day. #SDCC
— Laura S (@lschin12) July 19, 2013
Autographs
After the panel, David, Emily and Ian hit the FOX booth to meet fans and sign their Comic Con exclusive Bones poster.
Cast of #Bones signing #posters for #fans at the #foxsdcc both. #foxfall @FoxSpecialOps http://t.co/vif7XR85Rp
— Golareh Safarian (@GSafarian) July 19, 2013
David Boreanaz reveals the strangest fan request he’s ever received.
Aftermath
Following the event, Hart Hanson only had a few regrets…
Regrets today include not praising Bones writers more at Comic Con and not saying howdy to James Hetfield on the elevator.
— Hart Hanson (@HartHanson) July 20, 2013
Thanks to all the people who run and work SD Comic con.Also,to all the great fans who came out today.Next up,a wedding for BnB @BONESonFOX
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) July 19, 2013